Raffle game system and method

Details Raffle game system and method Raffle game system and method

2003-07-29

2011-10-18

Deodhar, Omkar (Department: 3714)

Amusement devices: games

Including means for processing electronic data

In a chance application

C463S017000, C463S018000, C463S019000, C463S020000, C463S022000, C463S025000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08038519

ABSTRACT:
An automated raffle game and method making use of prize pools, the prize pools having elements, the elements representing one of: winning prizes; or, both winning prizes and no-win (0 value) prizes. Raffle tickets are associated with a prize pool. Upon closure of the game, either by a time-out or by number of tickets sold, a number of elements are taken from the pool. The number of elements taken from the pool is directly related to the number of tickets associated with the pool and further depends on which type of pool is being used (one having only win-elements or both win and 0-value elements). The results are sent to the player terminal, where a player may simply take a winning voucher or ticket, or, may chose to view an entertainment display.

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